Press Releases
Hoyle, Merkley Fight Back Against Trump Funding Cuts with Renewed Effort to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Boost Economic Opportunities in Forest-Dependent Communities
For Immediate Release: July 8, 2025 EUGENE, OR - As the Trump Administration illegally cuts and withholds funding for wildfire mitigation projects, Oregon’s U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up to introduce the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act in Congress. This legislation would provide dedicated federal support to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in Oregon and across the West, while also empowering communities to prepare for … Continue Reading
July 07, 2025
Rep. Val Hoyle to Host Wildfire Preparedness Webinar with Oregon State Fire Marshal Ruiz-Temple
For Immediate Release: July 7, 2025 EUGENE, OR- As wildfire season begins across Oregon and the West, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is inviting Oregonians to join her for a Wildfire Preparedness Webinar on Wednesday, July 9th at 5:30 PM (Pacific Time). This virtual event will feature special guest Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, who will share expert guidance on how families can protect themselves, their homes, and their communities this fire season. “With record-breaking … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Passage of the Partisan Budget Bill
For Immediate Release: July 3, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against Congressional Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1). Following the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following statement: “This bill is ruthless. It is the single largest wealth transfer in American history, ripping healthcare away from families, taking food away from hungry people, and handing billions to the wealthiest Americans. My Republican colleagues knew exactly … Continue Reading
July 02, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Files Four Amendments to Congressional Republicans’ Partisan Budget Bill
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, in the House Committee on Rules, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) filed four common sense amendments to Senate Republicans’ partisan version of the budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) that aim to protect working families and rural communities from the worst impacts of the legislation. In her testimony, Rep. Hoyle underscored the need for common-sense solutions over partisan chaos, calling on Congress to listen to the … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Announce $1 Million for Airports on Oregon Coast & Willamette Valley
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), today announced $1.08 million combined in federal infrastructure investments at airports in Tillamook, Astoria, Brookings and Aurora. "I'm happy to see these investments being made in Brookings and across Oregon to help improve safety, modernize equipment, and make these airports more viable for residents and … Continue Reading
June 24, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Vote to Table Impeachment
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after her vote on today’s motion to table impeachment: “My position on the strikes in Iran has been clear. My constituents, regardless of party, do not want to send their children or their tax dollars to another forever war in the Middle East. That said, I voted to table the motion to impeach because there is no viable path to impeachment at this time. … Continue Reading
June 21, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Issues Statement on President Trump’s Unilateral Decision to Strike Iran
For Immediate Release: June 21, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to involve American forces in strikes on Iran. “The U.S. Constitution is clear, only Congress has the power to declare war,” said Rep. Hoyle. “For too long Presidents of both parties have violated Congress’s authority and launched strikes around the world. This isn’t just about Congress, it’s about giving the … Continue Reading
June 18, 2025
Hoyle, Schatz, Smith Introduce New Legislation to Reduce Economic Inequality and Make Wall Street Pay Its Fair Share
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) introducedThe Wall Street Tax Act (H.R. 4035), which would deliver hundreds of billions of dollars back to the American people by making Wall Street pay its fair share. The bill would create a progressive tax aimed at reducing the risky trading practices that threaten our economic stability while generating revenues that can be … Continue Reading
June 17, 2025
Hoyle, Salinas, Bonamici, Dexter, Bynum Statement on the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) issued a joint statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement (RCBA) reached between the Federal Government and the Six Sovereigns—the states of Washington and Oregon, and the Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Trump Administration’s Assault of Senator Alex Padilla
For Immediate Release: June 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) was assaulted by unidentified federal agents for asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her press conference in Los Angeles. In a video of the event, Senator Padilla is clearly heard identifying himself as a sitting U.S. Senator. "This is about an executive branch which knows no boundaries and … Continue Reading
June 10, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Republicans’ Overreach into D.C. Home Rule
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) will vote ‘No’ on three bills that would overturn the will of Washington, D.C. residents. Ahead of the vote, Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “I believe in Home Rule, and I wouldn’t want Washington, D.C. telling Eugene and Roseburg how to run their cities. Whether or not I agree with D.C. law is irrelevant, that is up to the people of D.C. I came here to represent … Continue Reading
June 09, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on President Trump’s Unprecedented Decision to Federalize the California National Guard
For Immediate Release: June 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after President Trump’s unprecedented federalization of the California National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles: “You don’t send the National Guard into a city unless local leaders and law enforcement ask for it. That didn’t happen here and it only served to make matters worse. People have every right to peacefully protest the actions of ICE under this … Continue Reading
June 02, 2025
Oregon Delegation: Over $80 Million to Support ODOT’s Natural Disaster Recovery Efforts
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2025 EUGENE, OR - U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) along with Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—announced the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is receiving to $83,215,245 for work it completed to repair roads and other critical infrastructure that were deeply damaged during natural disasters. The federal funds from … Continue Reading
May 28, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced Teakki Rain Legg from Florence as Oregon's Fourth District's winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Winners have their artwork featured in the U.S. Capitol for one year and receive a round-trip ticket to Washington, D.C. for themselves and a guardian to be recognized at an annual awards ceremony when the art is displayed. “Teakki Legg’s artistry and attention to detail stood … Continue Reading
May 22, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Republicans’ Jamming Through ‘One Big Ugly Bill’
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) voted against House Republicans’ partisan reconciliation bill that includes the biggest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history. Rep. Hoyle joined House Democrats in filing more than 520 amendments and standing united for more than 29 straight hours to drag Republicans’ late-night hearings into the daylight for the American people. Following the vote, Rep. Hoyle released the following … Continue Reading
May 20, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Charges Being Filed Against Rep. McIver
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after the acting-U.S. Attorney in New Jersey Alina Habba announced charges against U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10): “Targeting a Member of Congress for doing their job is an attack on the foundations of our democracy. Let’s be clear: this isn’t about justice or accountability, it’s about sending a message. They’re trying to intimidate anyone who … Continue Reading
May 15, 2025
Rep. Hoyle to Co-Host Town Halls with Sen. Wyden in Coos & Curry Counties
For Immediate Release: May 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced she will join U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on May 24th to co-host town halls in Coos and Curry Counties. This will be Representative Hoyle’s second time in Coos and Curry counties, she previously joined Senator Merkley’s town halls in Brookings and North Bend on April 15th. So far this year, Rep. Hoyle has done 12 town halls throughout the district. “I’m proud to join Senator Wyden for … Continue Reading
May 12, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Release of Edan Alexander
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after the release of Edan Alexander, the last remaining living American hostagethat was in Hamas captivity: “Edan Alexander has been freed from Hamas captivity and has finally come home to his family. His freedom is long overdue. “This war must stop. Too many lives have been lost, families torn apart, and the entire region has been devastated. “There must be an … Continue Reading
May 07, 2025
Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty, Oregon’s Entire Democratic Delegation Rallies Behind West Coast Seafood Industry
For Immediate Release: May 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S Representative Val Hoyle, along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Janelle Bynum, Maxine Dexter, and Andrea Salinas today rallied behind the West Coast seafood industry by asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to buy Oregon pink shrimp as soon as possible to help lessen the damage from Donald Trump’s tariffs. “Commercial fishing, seafood processing, and distribution is an … Continue Reading
April 29, 2025
Rep. Hoyle Statement on the First 100 Days of President Trump’s Administration
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement regarding the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration: “As we look back on the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, it's clear that working people are still being left behind. Despite promises to bring back jobs, lower costs, and improve workers’ lives, we've seen attacks on the Constitution, gutting of public services, and higher prices … Continue Reading